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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.73, 57,389.46 and 10,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.73, 57,389.46 and 10,177.93 is: 15,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.73 : 57,389.46 = 10,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.73/57,389.46 = 10,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.73x = 57,389.46 × 10,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.73x = 584,105,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,105,906.62/38,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.06

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